Theft Deterrent System Engine Immobilizer System - Toyota Avalon 2010 Quick Reference Manual

1-6. Theft deterrent system
Engine immobilizer system
The vehicle's keys have built-in transponder chips that prevent the
engine from starting if the key has not been previously registered in
the vehicle's on-board computer.
Never leave the keys inside the vehicle when you leave the vehicle.
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System maintenance
The vehicle has a maintenance-free type of engine immobilizer system.
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Conditions that may cause the system to malfunction
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If the grip portion of the key is in contact with a metallic object.
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If the key is in close proximity to or touching a key to the security system
(key with a built-in transponder chip) of another vehicle.
AVALON_U (OM41437U)
Vehicles with a smart key
system
The indicator light flashes after
the "ENGINE START STOP"
switch has been turned off to
indicate that the system is
operating.
Vehicles without a smart
key system
The indicator light flashes after
the key has been removed
from the engine switch to indi-
cate that the system is operat-
ing.
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